Patents by Inventor Simon Raab

Simon Raab has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Portable coordinate measurement machine
    Publication number: 20060016086
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The jointed arm segments include a rotatable shaft, at least two spaced bearings and a housing surrounding the bearings and shaft wherein races for the bearings are formed by at least one of the following: (1) the shaft constitutes the inner race of at least one of the two bearings and (2) the housing constitutes the outer race of at least one of the two bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Sajedi, Marc Barber
  • Apparatus for providing sensory feedback to the operator of a portable measurement machine
    Patent number: 6988322
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing feedback to the operator of a portable coordinate measurement machine which comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments is presented. The apparatus includes sensing deformation of a portion of the articulated arm when the arm is placed under a load, the deformation being an indication of the magnitude of the external force being applied to the arm, and providing feedback to the operator of the CMM in response to the sensed external forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Bone connective prosthesis and method of forming same
    Patent number: 6984236
    Abstract: The above-discussed and other problems and deficiencies of the prior art are overcome or alleviated by the improved bone connective prosthesis and method of forming the same of the present invention, comprising the addition of at least one biocompatible metal coupling agent to a prosthetic element, and then adding the biocompatible copolymerizer 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (“HEMA”) to the PMMA film and/or cement in an amount effective to enhance the cohesion between the prosthetic and the bone cement. In general, a PMMA/HEMA film is applied to the prosthetic element in the presence of a silane coupling agent by dipping, painting, spraying, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Simon Raab
  • Method for providing sensory feedback to the operator of a portable measurement machine
    Patent number: 6973734
    Abstract: A method for providing feedback to the operator of a portable coordinate measurement machine which comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments is presented. The method includes sensing deformation of a portion of the articulated arm when the arm is placed under a load, the deformation being an indication of the magnitude of the external force being applied to the arm, and providing feedback to the operator of the CMM in response to the sensed external forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine with integrated line laser scanner
    Patent number: 6965843
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes a measurement probe having an integrated line laser scanner rotatably mounted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, C. Andrew Helm, Randy Hobden
  • Method for improving measurement accuracy of a portable coordinate measurement machine
    Patent number: 6957496
    Abstract: A method for improving the measurement accuracy of a portable coordinate measurement machine which comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments is presented. This method includes sensing deformation of a portion of the articulated arm when the arm is placed under a load, this deformation causing an error in the measurement made by the CMM, and correcting such error in response to the sensed deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine
    Patent number: 6952882
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes joint assemblies which include at least one read head together with one or more (preferably five) sensors (preferably proximity sensors) in communication with a periodic pattern of a measurable characteristic, the pattern and read heads being positioned within the joint so as to be rotatable with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine with integrated line laser scanner
    Publication number: 20050222803
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes a measurement probe having an integrated line laser scanner rotatably mounted thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Sajedi, C. Helm, Randall Hobden
  • Apparatus for providing sensory feedback to the operator of a portable measurement machine
    Publication number: 20050188557
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing feedback to the operator of a portable coordinate measurement machine which comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments is presented. The apparatus includes sensing deformation of a portion of the articulated arm when the arm is placed under a load, the deformation being an indication of the magnitude of the external force being applied to the arm, and providing feedback to the operator of the CMM in response to the sensed external forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Sajedi, Kenneth Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine
    Patent number: 6935036
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes modular bearing/encoder cartridges which are attached to each other at predetermined angles using dual socket joints. Each cartridge contains at least one, and preferably two preloaded bearing assemblies and an encoder, preferably optical encoder, all assembled in a cylindrical housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Retroreflector covered by window
    Publication number: 20050185182
    Abstract: Embodiments may comprise methods, apparatuses, systems, and one or more computer-readable media having computer-readable instructions thereon for adjusting a laser retroreflector to compensate for passing laser light through a window of the retroreflector comprising: determining an adjustment factor to compensate for propagation errors due to passing laser light through the window of the retroreflector; and adjusting a location of a reflection point of the retroreflector to minimize the propagation errors based on the adjustment factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Lawrence Brown, Robert Bridges
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine with improved surface features
    Patent number: 6925722
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having a plurality of jointed arm segments. The arm segments include replaceable protective coverings and/or bumpers to limit high impact shock and abrasion as well as to provide an ergonomically and/or aesthetically pleasing gripping location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine with integrated touch probe and improved handle assembly
    Patent number: 6920697
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having joint arm segments. The arm includes a probe at one end thereof. The probe has an integrally mounted touch trigger probe which is easily convertible to a hard probe. The probe also includes improved switches and a measurement indicator light. The probe further includes a rotatable handle cover surrounding the probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Haslorcher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine
    Publication number: 20050144799
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm is progressively tapered from the base to the probe and preferably the jointed arm segments include tapered and/or threaded ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Sajedi, Kenneth Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine with improved counter balance
    Patent number: 6904691
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The articulated arm includes an integrated, internal counter-balance in one of its hinge joints. This counter-balance utilizes a coil spring having relatively wide end rings and narrower internal rings machined from a metal cylinder. The spring further includes at least two posts for locking into the hinge structure of the arm as well as a spring adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine with improved handle assembly
    Publication number: 20050115092
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes a probe at one end thereof. The probe also includes improved switches and a measurement indicator light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Sajedi, Kenneth Haslorcher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine with integrated magnetic mount
    Patent number: 6892465
    Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes a base having an integrated magnet mount therein for attaching the arm to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Haslorchar, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine portion
    Patent number: D503348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Laser scanner for a portable coordinate measurement machine
    Patent number: D505144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber
  • Portable coordinate measurement machine portion
    Patent number: D507978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Seyed Ali Sajedi, Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Marc Barber